Satelite Look Angles

NOTE: This calculator is for "Stationary" dish installations only. 

If you are installing a "motorized" system, then click here!

Select Satellite

Satellite Systems Information

Satellite Systems Information

 Select city near you *

Ethnic channels are found on

IA5 (aka Telstar 5)

Satellite West Longitude

(0° to +360°)

Latitude

(+90° to -90°)

Longitude

(0° to +360°) 

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° Elevation

°Azimuth (Geographic)

° LNBF polarization tilt (skew)

( See pictures below )

 

  

Calculation of the azimuth yields a true North reading.  Please also consider the magnetic deviation factor for your location when using this tool.

Negative LNBF TILT

(Negative Skew Value)

TURN LNBF CLOCKWISE

Positive LNBF TILT

(Positive Skew Value)

Turn LNBF COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

Satellite Systems (Receiver,DISH,LNBF)

Satellite dishes

HH Motor Mounts DiSeQc 1.2, Goto X, and USALS

Satellite Signal meters Sathawk birdog Satranger

 * If you can't find your city above, enter your city or zip code below and hit "Search" to find your location's latitude and longitude.


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Installation Help Forums

 

Satellite Dish Mast - 100% Vertical

Make sure the Mast is VERTICAL.

NOTE:
The Azimuth angle does not include the magnetic deviation and represents a "True North" reading.  Depending on your location, you may have to subtract or add to the value above to obtain the magnetic heading for your compass reading. See chart below.

Magnetic Declination for the USA 2004

Magnetic Declination for the USA 2004

Azimuth is the angle relating to the horizontal positioning of the dish. The angle is expressed in terms of degrees, with North = 0 degrees, South = 180 degrees.

Elevation is the angle above the horizon, and is also expressed in terms of degrees. This is the angle by which the dish must be "tilted" in relation to the theoretical horizon, in order to position it precisely for the desired satellite.

Polarization is the tilt of the dish on the skew axis, and is also expressed in terms of degrees. This is the angle by which the dish must be "skewed" or rotated circularly to the change the angle of the attenuator arm, in order to position it precisely for the desired satellite(s).